‘Catz continue to thrive amidst changes within the program | PCAL football preview
In the span of just one year, the Watsonville High football team has already gone through more changes than some programs might deal with over the course of a decade, or two.
Marcus Northcutt was named interim head coach after Joe Gregorio announced that he...
Grit N Grace Academy becomes first all-girls wrestling gym in downtown Watsonville
Once upon a time in the early 2000s, Becky Clark was forced to enter a space dedicated to mostly oversized teenage boys tossing and grappling each other inside a smelly wrestling room.
The former Watsonville High standout doesn’t miss those hot grueling days of summer...
Mariner girls’ squad earn top seed in Division II | CCS soccer playoffs
After an impressive Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship run, Aptos earned the top seed in this year’s Central Coast Section Division II playoffs.
The Mariners (15-2-1)—winners of five straight—will host No. 8 Homestead (8-7-4) in the teams’ quarterfinals match on Saturday at 11am.
“The girls,...
Mariners score twice in final minute to shock Palma in league opener | HS football
APTOS—Ever since Aptos High began playing Palma High six years ago, the games have mirrored a sports drama blockbuster that leaves viewers hungry for a sequel.
The two Monterey Bay powerhouses put on quite the performance yet again in front of a packed house at...
Adam Hazel to step down as St. Francis’ athletic director
WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High announced last week that athletic director Adam Hazel will step down from his position at the end of this school year.
Hazel, 38, is in his 10th year as a teacher, coach and administrator at St. Francis. He spent the past seven...
Sharks Offense Key To Victory Against Pirates | HS football
SANTA CRUZ—It’s been said that the best defense is a good offense. St. Francis High proved it Friday evening with four interceptions that resulted in three touchdowns, just in the first half alone.
Senior running back Johrdan Garibay had another stellar night with three touchdowns...
Mustangs power through Gunn to claim D-VI crown | CCS baseball
SAN JOSE—It seemed like a third time really was the charm for the Monte Vista Christian baseball team after the first two valiant efforts for a Central Coast Section title ended heartbreaks.
Junior second baseman Cannon Silva and his fellow teammates rushed to the middle...
PV’s Contreras, Chavez earn top honors in Santa Lucia Division | All-PCAL girls volleyball
Pajaro Valley senior Aaliyah Chavez and junior Olivia Contreras were the perfect tandem on the court for the girls’ volleyball team during the 2024 fall season.
The Grizzlies’ star players led the program to an unblemished 14-0 record in league play en route to the...
‘Catz pounce on Gonzales to capture Mission Division crown | High school softball
In 2023, the Watsonville High softball team finished with a winless record in the top-tier Gabilan Division by going 0-14 in league play.
It stung at the time for senior co-captain Cameron Llamas who had to endure through what she called a disappointing season.
But in...
Pajaronian Sports Ticker: Pajaro Valley’s Izaak Ocampo, MVC’s Kyra Driscoll named Preps of the Week
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 24-March 2.
Preps of the Week
Boys: Pajaro Valley junior Izaak Ocampo broke three records on one day at the track and field Winter Time Trials...
The story behind the art of Yermo Aranda
The public got a chance to hear Watsonville artist Yermo Aranda talk about his lengthy contributions to the art world on Jan. 31 at...
